07/24/2008

Tour de Rouge

Be among the first to join the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, 538 mile ride along the Gulf Coast will be limited to 300 riders. But it won't all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders.

The Cause

Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans.

Tour Details

Ride Dates: October 18-23, 2008

538 miles total, average ride of 90 miles per day

Rest Stops every 20-25 miles

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks provided

Evening entertainment and educational content

Double occupancy motel accommodations provided

"Shelter" experience in Creole

Fully Supported with SAG vehicles, Mechanical and First Aid Support

Bus trip back to Houston provided

Bicycle transport back to Houston provided

Rider Requirements

Nonrefundable registration fee $100

Minimum Fundraising requirement $2,500

Personal fundraising website will be provided

Fundraising support and guidance will be provided

Experienced Rider

Should be able to ride 80 miles at 15 mph average including stops

Tour Itinerary

Friday Oct 17

Send Off Party in Houston

Saturday Oct 18

Humble to Beaumont

82 miles

Sunday Oct 19

Beaumont to Creole

81 miles

Monday Oct 20

Creole to Lafayette

115 miles

Tuesday Oct 21

Lafayette to Morgan City

87 miles

Wednesday Oct 22

Morgan City to Gonzales

95 miles

Thursday Oct 23

Gonzales to New Orleans

78 miles

Thursday PM

Victory Party in New Orleans

Friday Oct 24

Bus return to Houston

For further information go to the Tour de Rouge website.
Take care,
Lynn AKA the Bike Diva